El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill in Cape Coral
Last inspected:
3015 Sw Pine Island Rd Ste 117, Cape Coral, FL 33991El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill in Cape Coral has averaged 8.6 violations per inspection across 23 inspections since 2016, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations recurred persistently across the record, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 6 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in 7 inspections, and approved food source violations in 9 inspections. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in 7 inspections. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025 found 18 violations including multiple high-priority failures in time as control and approved food source, and was closed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill in Cape Coral: Comparison to Lee County Averages
El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill in Cape Coral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill in Cape Coral last inspected?
- El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill in Cape Coral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill in Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill in Cape Coral are: Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill in Cape Coral had?
- El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill in Cape Coral has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill in Cape Coral find?
- El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill in Cape Coral was most recently inspected on December 10, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- No, El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill in Cape Coral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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